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Homemade Citrus Extracts

Make lemon, orange or lime citrus extracts at home with only two basic ingredients!

Prep Time
5 mins
Resting Time
30 d
Total Time
30 d 5 mins
Servings: 18 ounces
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 citrus fruits (lemon, lime, orange or blood orange - organic is best)
  • 2 cups vodka (more or less depending on your container size)

Instructions

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  1. Wash the fruits well and then peel the top layer off each of them without getting too much of the pith (the bitter white part of the fruit.)
  2. Place the peels in a jar and cover completely with vodka.
  3. Store at room temperature for one month, then strain out the peels.
  4. Store for up to 6 months at room temperature.

Notes

  • This recipe yields three (6 ounce) jars of citrus extract. 
  • Storing: Once strained, the citrus extract can be stored at room temperature in the pantry for up to 6 months. 
  • Once strained, the citrus extract can be stored at room temperature in the pantry for up to 6 months. 
  • Freezing: Citrus extracts or homemade extracts are made with alcohol and will not freeze, therefore freezing is not recommended.
  • Citrus extracts or homemade extracts are made with alcohol and will not freeze, therefore freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1ounce Calories 62kcal (3%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18ounces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Serving 1ounce
Calories 62kcal 3%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.